If an Event Is Judged to Be Threatening, You Will

question 112

Multiple Choice

If an event is judged to be threatening, you will feel anxiety. If a situation looks dire and you fear the worst but yearn for the best, you feel will hope. If you see something another person has and wish it was yours, you will feel envy. These feelings of anxiety, hope, and envy are due to your

• A) emotional appraisals.
• B) unconscious attributions.
• C) cognitive distinctions.
• D) facial feedback.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Antecedent

Anything that occurs before a behavior that may trigger or cause a certain behavior to occur, often used in the analysis of behavior patterns.

Consequence

The result or effect of an action or condition, often seen in terms of how it affects an earlier event.

Enhancement

Refers to the improvement or intensification of qualities, performance, or characteristics, often through the use of technological, chemical, or psychological means.